Harris is the first Black woman and the first Asian American woman to join a major-party presidential ticket in the United States.
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Posted inNation & World
Women say they will fight sexism, ‘ugly’ attacks on Harris
The women’s groups say their efforts are informed by the sexism Hillary Clinton faced from Donald Trump, some of his supporters and the media during the 2016 campaign.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Kamala Harris brings prosecutor’s legacy to Biden ticket, for better or worse
She has gone from being California’s ‘top cop’ to leading congressional efforts to revamp the criminal justice system, and has been especially outspoken since George Floyd died in May while in police custody.
Posted inElections, Nation & World, News, Politics
Biden picks California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate
The Democratic presidential candidate embraces a former primary rival and makes history by selecting the first Black woman to run on a major party’s presidential ticket.
Posted inElections, Nation & World, Politics
Biden’s veep search zeroes in, includes at least four black women
His campaign is conducting a more extensive review of some prospects.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Kamala Harris had her issues, but seeing her drop out of the presidential race is depressing
She was on fire there for a while. Not long enough, though.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Dana Milbank: Democrats flip the script on a cut-and-run president
During Tuesday’s debate, they sounded very much like Republicans of yore in denouncing Trump for jeopardizing national security.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: I am white. I was bused, too. And it made me a better person
Exposure to diversity has made me richer, more thoughtful and better able to see a clear path to the future.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Kathleen Parker: Democrats are making 2020 all about race
Presidential hopefuls are trying to establish themselves as champions of equality – some more successfully than others.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Democratic candidates Harris, Warren are indeed ‘electable’
Women dominated on both nights of last week’s debates; here’s hoping for a smaller field and other dynamic matchups July 30.